Bowerbirds (Frith) Bird Families of the World

Learn everything there is to know about the remarkable Bowerbirds! This beautiful species inhabits the great island of New Guinea, the island continent of Australia and their immediately adjacent islands. They are unique among the birds of the world, in that the males build elaborate “bowers” for display and courtship, sometimes stealing objects from rivals in the process.

The bowers are structures made of sticks or grasses, often combined with objects such as colorful shells, insect skeletons, berries or whatever seems to catch the birds’ eye. The purpose of it all? To attract and impress females, also by making courtship postures, singing, and dancing at the same, well- chosen location.

The book contains chapters of the species biology, ecology, behaviour, evolutionary relationships and conservation. Specially commissioned colour-plates throughout.